My Body is Badass: Rest, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy at 43

My Body is Badass: Rest, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy at 43

July 6, 2026 · 50 min

About this episode

Ruth shares her journey of pregnancy at 43, discussing her experiences with miscarriages and a mindset shift towards viewing her body positively.

114. Ruth, an oil painter and children’s book author, shares her journey to welcoming her daughter at 43. Ruth opens up about the reality of facing back-to-back miscarriages in her 40s, how receiving genetic testing results brought unexpected healing, and the radical mindset shift that allowed her to view her body not as failing, but as profoundly "badass." Moving past the fear and labels of a typical clinical setting, Ruth shares her experience working with a practice of supportive midwives ...

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